It’s all about the collar.
Name something sweeter than Kate Middleton baking cupcakes with her kids.
Kate Middleton’s latest look Thanks to the platinum jubilee, we’ve seen a lot from Middleton in the past week, which marked the 1970s on the Queen’s throne. Of course, her attire is also formal: She wears, among other things, a bright yellow dress with a belt, which immediately lifts the mood, and a pure white dress with a blazer, which T. is elegant. But what we probably liked the most because Middleton’s back kit consisted of sturdy light-colored jeans and a cute red blouse with a retail print, which she tucked into her jeans. There’s so much to love about this perfect summer top – the motif! That sleeve! – but the real highlight is the Peter Pan collar.
- Shop for a collared blouse inspired by Kate Middleton
- Topshop Collar Blouse, $62; nordstrom.com
- British factory double-breasted blouse with floral collar, $80; nordstrom.com
- Topshop Button Collar Shirt, $44.80 (originally $56); nordstrom.com
- River Island Collared Floral Blouse, $46.80 (originally $78); nordstrom.com
- British factory shirt with striped collar, $70; nordstrom.com
- BB Dakota by Steve Madden, $69;
- bp Peter Pan collared top with floral print, $36 (original $45); nordstrom.com
Beautiful collars like the Duchess’s have been popping up in celebrity circles lately, with Hillary Duff and Emma Roberts showing an association for the big, intricate details that make a plain top a full statement. The collar looks the right amount of readiness and femininity without feeling overwhelming.
But this elegant neckline is nothing new: Middleton herself has drawn to it over the years. Middleton’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, was a massive fan of the oversized collar and regularly made it the focal point of her outfits.